“The schools are facing unprecedented cuts as the district tries to close a massive budget deficit, while the city is running out of cash and could do so before the end of the year. A declining tax base contributes to the overall problem — between 2009 and 2012, the assessed value of property in the […]

Harrisburg’s Forgotten Taxpayer is being crushed by the cities debt, however we must remember that it was the residents and voters of Harrisburg who got themselves into this mess. “At best estimates, based upon reviews of independent reports and audited financial statements, the amount of debt accrued by the city and its affiliated entities — […]

On the surface the city of Harrisburg does not appear to be in as much financial trouble as it actually is. The nighttime views, or a simple stroll through the streets belie the fiscal disaster that the City has become. In my opinion, it is because voters failed to pay attention to what their government […]